Detective Served as an FBI Task Force Officer Terre Haute, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury in Indianapolis returned an indictment charging a Terre Haute man with the murder of a federal officer, attempted arson of federal property, and using a firearm during a crime of violence causing death. The charges[Read More…]
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Cook County Pet Owners Eligible for Spay or Neuter Discounts in February
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to participating veterinarians throughout Cook County to receive a $40 discount on spay or neuter services in February. The County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) are offering the spay and neuter program during February – Spay and Neuter[Read More…]
Harvey Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison
For Bank Robbery Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Terrance Brown, 33, a Harvey, Illinois man was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Phillip P. Simon after being found guilty at trial of Bank Robbery announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. Brown was sentenced to 180 months in prison, 2 years of[Read More…]
BURIED!
Buried: Weather, School Closings, Road Conditions Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Simon and Garfunkel sang of a “freshly fallen silent shroud of snow” on an erstwhile winter’s day. Park Foresters worked to emerge from a similar shroud that buried the Village and much of Chicagoland. The snow, topping 10 inches in Park[Read More…]
FBI Investigating Bomb Threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Houses of Worship
Statement from the FBI Regarding Bomb Threats Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces are leading the investigation into the nationwide series of bomb threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and houses of worship. This investigation is of the highest priority for the Bureau and involves more than[Read More…]
DOUBT Highlights Drama Group’s February
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “The Drama Group is pleased to continue our season, as we present the third show in our 90th Anniversary Season, this time a gripping story of suspicion, DOUBT by John Patrick Shanley and directed by Michael J Renzi,” the Group said in a release. Veteran actor Deb[Read More…]
Pastor Comments on Decision to Close St. Irenaeus and St. Lawrence O’Toole
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Parishioners are beginning to come to terms with the announcement last week that St. Irenaeus in Park Forest and St. Lawrence O’Toole in Matteson will close and merge with Infant Jesus of Prague in Flossmoor on July 1, 2022, as part of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Renew[Read More…]
Stevie Wonder Tribute at Freedom Hall Rescheduled
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Signed, Sealed, Delivered: John-Mark McGaha sings Stevie Wonder” which was scheduled for Saturday, February 4, at Freedom Hall has been rescheduled and will now open the 2022-2023 season in October. The exact date has not yet been determined. According to Chuck Sabey, Cultural Arts Supervisor at Freedom[Read More…]
Op-Ed: Closing St. Irenaeus Solves Nothing
CommentaryBy John Ostenburg I am deeply saddened to hear of St. Irenaeus closing, in large part because I think the parish had developed something of a unique community-oriented process of worship that made it a site of welcome to Catholics of varied spiritual perspectives. I think traditionalists felt welcomed, as[Read More…]
IARSS Survey: Five Years of Data Show Teacher Shortage Problem Worsening
Future More Challenging Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Five years after its debut, Illinois’ pre-eminent study finds the statewide teacher shortage problem continues to grow – accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic – and school districts overwhelmingly expect it to get even worse in the near future. The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of[Read More…]
